Design Automation & Software Engineer

USA-California- San Jose - 1730 Fox Drive April 17, 2026 Full Time Workday Recruiting

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Job Description:

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

Design Automation Proficiency
Proven knowledge and hands-on experience in design automation development within the Cadence design platform.

Technical Domain Knowledge
Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes or PCB fabrication and assembly workflows.

Software Development Expertise
Strong programming skills and professional experience in C/C++, Python, and other relevant languages.

AI/ML and Systems Infrastructure
Experience in developing AI/ML models or integrating machine learning workflows into engineering pipelines. Competency in Linux system administration to manage and optimize development environments.

Educational/Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science and 8+ years of related experience or Masters degree in Engineering/Computer Science and 6+ years of related experience


Self-Directed Growth
A proactive individual who independently initiates, manages, and evaluates their own learning process. We seek candidates driven by intrinsic curiosity and a passion for continuous self-improvement rather than relying solely on formal instruction.

Additional Job Description:

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $192,000 

This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

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